We had an amazing & wonderful stay -- love the Steamboat House & the wonderful innkeepers, Glen & Char. Great hospitality, food, comfort, etc. Loved our stay!

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Glen and Char Carlson have done a spectactular restoration of a beautiful old house filling it with antiques authentic to the period. They're great hosts. Breakfasts are incredible, beautifully presented and deliciously prepared, many making use of Char's own recipes. The 5:00 wine and cheese hour is especially enjoyable. The Carlsons are amazing people and they have created a veritable work of art with their Steamboat House.

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Our stay here was most memorable. Everything about this B&B is perfect. Marvelous innkeepers, fabulous breakfasts, quality accomodations located in a quiet area within walking distance to main street. We stayed in the "Bess" room - loved the porch!

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It is always humbling to meet people who so commit themselves to providing an exceptional experience. The food was remarkable. The restoration of a beautiful home was dazzling. Highly recommended.

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Glen and Char work 24/7 to make a first class experience. Breakfast was divine. Their attention to detail is amazing! Relaxing, yet elegant home.

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This was our first B and B experience and it greatly exceeded our expectations. Glen and Char were very welcoming and helpful. The place is beautiful and filled with antiques and heirlooms; we had alot of fun just moving from room to room and studying the pieces, and we appreciated the effort that went into displaying and presenting them. Glen and Char made it easy to build relationships with the other guests during the excellent breakfasts, and we felt like we were staying with family (or, at least, extended relations :) ). We will definately go back and bring friends with us.

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This was a beautiful place, ran by beautiful people for a beautiful birthday getaway!

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Girls Getaway weekend was fabulous! Beautiful home and even more beautiful landscape and porch. I wish there had been more time to sit on the porch and read, but there is so much to do in Galena that did not happen-highly recommend this bed and breakfast-so close to the shops-we walked most everywhere-you needed to after eating Char's wonderful breakfasts!

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Hats off to owners Glen and Char! The Steamboat House was a great getaway experience. Lovely B&B with a fantastic breakfast each morning. Perfect location to shops and restaurants. Haven't stayed in many B&B's, but highly recommend the Steamboat House to everyone for a comfortable and relaxing getaway!

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Glen & Char were excellent hosts. The house is fantastic.

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"Welcome to our home" is the first thing you hear from Glen and Char Carlson, Innkeepers of The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast in Galena, Illinois. And from that moment on, you feel you are at home. Glen and Char are skilled hosts, navigating the role of hosting so seamlessly that you believe you are at the home of very dear family members who have taken months to prepare for your arrival and who are thrilled you are there. They were always available for their guests, giving excellent suggestions on activities, restaurants, sight-seeing, and shopping. They were happy to provide historical facts about their beautiful home and the town. They make you feel so very much at home, there were many mornings we were still gathered around the table talking with everyone when we realized we had to go because it was getting late in the morning, and we had to begin our plans for the day. The formal hot breakfast served every morning in the dining area is well-planned and thought-out. "Wine time" was another activity that the guests looked forward to every day from 5-6 pm, when wines, cheese and crackers were served. Guests would gather and talk about what they did that day and where they were going for dinner that night. The home is spacious and gorgeous with many rooms, a gazebo outside, and beautiful grounds. There are games, books, DVDs, pool table, croquet, a Baldwin piano - an endless array of activities in which to partake. There is a bathroom with a shower, TV and DVD player in every room. The rooms are so very beautiful and individual with their own personalities that we had trouble deciding which one we would stay in. The location is PERFECT - just a block from the corner of Main Street and Route 20 - easy walking distance to all the shopping and dining! We had a mother-daughter weekend there, and I definitely plan on returning in the future. It was a gift - an experience we will never forget.

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My husband and I have been to the Steamboat House many times. It is our favorite place to go. The food is delicious, the house is beautiful, and the innkeepers are warm, welcoming, and accommodating!

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My husband and I stayed at the Steamboat House for our honeymoon on Labor Day weekend. It was our 1st time at a B&B and our 1st visit to Galena, and we were very pleased. We read many on-line B&B reviews and visited dozens of different Galena B&B websites. Our homework definitely paid off. The Steamboat House surpassed all of our expectations, and we can’t wait to go back (we’ve booked the same room for the 2009 Labor Day weekend). The Steamboat House is very beautiful, tastefully decorated, and impressively immaculate. Glen and Char take great pride and put a lot of effort in providing a spotlessly clean and comfortable haven. We enjoyed a peaceful, cozy atmosphere in the evenings, as we toured the downstairs rooms and had fun looking at all the antiques. We felt the Steamboat’s location was the best of all the B&B’s in Galena because it is off the main road (Hwy 20) (up the hill on Prospect Street) and therefore away from all of the traffic noise, so staying there is peaceful and quiet. Yet, it is within very close walking distance to downtown Galena, which is very convenient. It has off-street parking at the back of the building, so we were able to leave our car parked and walk everywhere we wanted to go. Every morning, the breakfasts were absolutely delicious (and decadent) and included fresh fruit and sweet bread before the main course. My favorite was the cherry-stuffed French toast. The table settings were gorgeous, with real china, crystal, and sterling silver. Glen and Char were so attentive, refilling our glasses and spending time with us and the other guests during breakfast, telling funny and interesting stories or providing helpful tips on things to see and do in and around Galena. We recommend the Steamboat House to all of our friends and wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Galena. We’re hesitant to stay at any other B&B (in Galena or anywhere else) as we would probably be disappointed and declare, “It’s not the Steamboat House!”

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very great stay, as always!

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great stay

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Glen and Char were excellent hosts. Engaging, informative, and welcoming, while allowing their guests to come and go as they pleased. A cozy fire and a lovely breakfast. highly recommend!

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We loved our stay- it was fabulous!! Accommodations were great!

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Celebrating our 50th anniversary, Steamboat Inn made us feel very pampered and spoiled. Very enjoyable. Very nice innkeepers!

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This is a beautiful B&B home filled with gorgeous antiques, displayed in a lovely manner. I especially enjoyed their 1918 grand piano! innkeepers were charming

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1st class! Beautiful house, great room. Clean, sparkling! Yummy food. Wonderful hospitality. we'll go back!

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The hose was beautifully decorated & very clean. The hosts were super friendly & made you feel at home.

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A relaxing weekend with a wine before dinner, pleasant conversation, interesting historical surroundings both inside & outside the inn and hot tea & cocoa before bedtime.

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Exquisite decor; very atmospheric; excellent service & hospitality. Enjoyed wind & cheese in the evenings; hot cocoa & tea before bed. Coffee & hot tea provided before wonderful & delicious breakfasts. Would definitely go back & refer to others. Worth the visit!

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Wonderful hosts, terrific accommodations, very clean, very comfortable. Good food and interesting conversation.

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My husband and I just spent last weekend at the Steamboat House B&B. It was our first trip to Galena and we were thrilled to be on this romantic trip. We really liked the B&B. The innkeepers were nice, breakfast was really good, and the place was immaculate! One thing that was very disappointing however was that we couldn't use the fireplace that was in our room because they were running the a.c. I was upset as that is something I was really looking forward to during our romantic weekend, so just wanted to let all know that the fireplaces are seasonal. It was actually pretty chilly the couple of nights we stayed. I feel like that should've been stated either at booking, or on their website.

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We first visited because we were given a gift certificate. Now we wouldn't stay anywhere else in Galena! Glen and Char are fabulous hosts, the home is beautiful and immaculate, and we always make new friends. Char must write a breakfast cookbook! Her meals are delicious and served with flair. The location is close to town so no need to move your car once you have arrived. We will return!!

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Great - outstanding hospitality! Wonderful experience!

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Awesome, picturesque. Totally Victorian updated charming setting in wonderful Galena, hosted by personable caring homeowners. If you're interested in a place away from home catered to yor every need, this is it!

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The Steamboat House is a great place to stay. We were very impressed with the house. Glenn & Char are great hosts. The breakfast were fantastic. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Galena.

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The Steamboat House could become one of our favorites! We have stayed at many B & B's, and found this one to be right up there among the finest. Beautiful home, and lovely bedrooms with full baths and gorgeous funishings. Delicious breakfast, with wine and cheese in the early evening. We love its proximity to Downtown Galena. We shall happily stay there again!

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Have stayed there several times! Enjoying the visit each time - very much! Wonderful host and hostess!!!

The facilities, the service, the food and the hospitality are excellent. My husband has a gluten allergy and Char takes such good care of him - always a special breakfast. We love it there and have been back several times.

Beautiful home with a great location. Glen and Char now how to treat their guests right. We had a good breakfast and even better conversation with wonderful hosts.

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This was our first stay in Galena and only our third time anywhere at a B&B. The Steamboat House was superb! Glen and Char's hospitality was second to none. The house is beautifully decorated and it is obvious that the Carlsons have put a lot of love and care into making the Steamboat a comfortable home. The location is ideal. Off-street parking was a definite plus. The breakfasts were wonderful. We will definitely return!

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This is the third time we've stayed at the Steamboat House and we wouldn't stay anywhere else. We plan our weekends in Galena around their availability. The rooms have great history and charm and the antiques are fantastic. The breakfast is huge, and Glen and Char are very accommodating. One thing that is great - I haven't eaten an egg since I was 2 years old, and when I tell them they make sure to make all of the breakfasts egg-free when my husband and I are staying. They also have great suggestions for things to do in Galena. Can't wait to go back.

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Exceptional hosts, very welcoming innkeepers share their beautiful home, antiques and antique game room with their guests. The house is beautiful and has foyer and main living areas to share with guests to enjoy the architecture and their beautiful antiques.

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My husband and I have been coming to Galena for 6 yrs. This is our second time staying at the Steamboat House, and I just love it. We have already made our reservations for next october 2008. We celebrated our first wedding anniversary and were surprised with a cake when we returned to our room. Glen and Char are the best. Great hostess.

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Very enjoyable first stay at a B&B!

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Super Hosts/super clean great food – made us feel very welcome. Off street parking.

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The house and furnishings are beautiful. The breakfast was very delicious and large. The rooms were immaculate and the innkeepers were very nice and gracious.

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A gorgeous b&b fill to the brim with antiques. Very pleasant innkeepers.

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My husband and I started going to The Steamboat House about seven years ago in Galena. We've stayed at other lodgings in the area, but nothing compares to the ambience we found at The Steamboat House. The innkeepers are welcoming and kind. They serve the most delectable breakfasts. The inn itself is a mansion filled with gorgeous antiques and each room is immaculate. We wouldn't want to stay anywhere else!

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The Steamboat House is a wonderful place to stay when in Galena. As mentioned previously it is very close to town, so close you can park your car when you arrive and not use it until you leave if you want. Glen and Char are wonderful hosts and want you to enjoy your stay. When we went canoing and fell in the Galena River they offered their laundry facilities as well as hot tea and Rum (it was October)! Wine and cheese is out every night from 5pm to 6pm, the breakfasts are delicious and filling, no one goes away hungry. The house is always evolving with new antiques and new discoveries to enjoy. The one and only problem is time goes so fast in Galena, suddenly its Sunday morning and time to go back to work, but that just means you need to visit again and again. At The Steamboat House your first visit you enter as quests but you leave as friends.

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Glen & Char are great hosts and obviously very proud of their beautiful B&B that makes for a great stay, from the exquisite antiques that are accessible to the guests, the tasty breakfasts that will last you until dinner, their knowledge of the Galena area & history, and entertaining wine & cheese conversations! A very comfortable place to call home for a few days away.

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